Torre’s job in jeopardy after Yankees slide (MSNBC/NY Post)

In the wake of the New York Yankees’ seventh consecutive loss Friday night, owner George Steinbrenner is thinking about firing Joe Torre as manager, the New York Post reported Saturday.

Vick says family took advantage of he generosity (AP/Yahoo! Sports)

The AP reports the following in their lede –

Michael Vick blamed family members for taking advantage of his generosity after a police raid found evidence of dog fighting at property he owns in Virginia.

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“It’s unfortunate I have to take the heat,” Vick said. “If I’m not there, I don’t know what’s going on. It’s a call for me to really tighten down on who I’m trying to take care of. When it all boils down, people will try to take advantage of you and leave you out to dry. Lesson learned for me.”

News and notes while rolling out of bed this morning…

Bulls one win from dissipating heat (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Ben Gordon scored 27 points, Luol Deng added 24 points and 11 rebounds and Chicago used a 15-2 fourth-quarter run to seize control of a 104-96 victory over the Heat in Game 3. Chicago now leads the series, 3-0.

Kidd’s triple double give Nets the series lead over Raptors (AP/USA Today) Kidd had a playoff career-high 19 assists in his 10th postseason triple-double, Carter scored 37 points, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 102-89 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead.

Warriors dispense of Mavericks, take 2-1 series lead (AP/FOX Sports) Jason Richardson had 30 points and eight rebounds, Baron Davis added 24 points and the Warriors steamrolled the NBA-leading Dallas Mavericks for the second time in three games, winning 109-91.

Sabres rally, take 2-0 series lead over Rags (AP/USA Today) Erasing 40 minutes of offensive frustration, Chris Drury and Thomas Vanek scored 10 minutes apart, rallying the Sabres to a 3-2 win to take a 2-0 lead.

Canucks take care of Ducks in two overtimes (AP/SI.com) Jeff Cowan scores at 7:49 of the second OT to give the Canucks a 1-1 tie in the seven game series.

Tippett to stay on as coach of the Dallas Stars (TSN.ca) Dallas Stars general manager Doug Armstrong emerged from a meeting with team owner Tom Hicks on Friday and immediately informed the Stars coaching staff that Dave Tippett will not be relieved of his duties.

Source: Niners nearing deal for Seahawks’ Jackson (ESPN.com) Michael Smith reports that San Francisco and division rival Seattle are working toward a trade that would send Seahawks wide receiver Darrell Jackson to the Niners in exchange for one of their fourth-rounders, believed to be the Niners’ third selection in the round, No. 124 overall.

Dodgers nip Padres as Hoffman blows second straight (AP/USA Today) It was the first time Hoffman (1-2) blew save chances in consecutive appearances since April 26 and April 29, 1997.

Thome leaves game with injury (MLB.com) Chicago White Sox DH/1B Jim Thome departed Friday’s game in the first inning after aggrevating a prior injury to his rib cage.